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Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer Students

Transfer to UMass Amherst

Every year, we welcome more than 1,500 transfer students to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Transfer students are a highly valued group of students in our community, with each student bringing various experiences and perspectives to campus.

As a transfer student, your journey towards your degree has already begun and we look forward to helping you take the next step on your path to achieving your goals at UMass Amherst! We understand the process of transferring may seem like a mountainous task and we are here to make it as easy as possible.

Connect With Us

We can't wait to meet you! Our admissions counselors, student tour guides, and academic partners are eager to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. 

Virtual Transfer Advising  

Meet with a transfer counselor, who will help you each step of the admissions process.

Note: If you are looking to pursue your degree or courses online through UMass Amherst, please contact University Without Walls. If you have previously completed a bachelor's degree and are seeking to pursue a second bachelor's degree, or if you looking to re-enroll at UMass, please contact the Registrar’s Office.

Other Ways to Connect

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How many credits will you need to graduate from UMass Amherst? See which credits you can transfer, and how they will apply to your degree. 

How to Apply

Students who are completing an approved associate degree at a Massachusetts community college may be eligible to apply through the MassTransfer program. Other transfer students should apply through the Common Application.

Important Dates and Deadlines

June1

Enrollment Deposit Due

August1

Common Application Opens

November5

Spring Applications Deadline

December15

Spring Reply Deadline

*Priority deadline: All applications received and completed by the priority date will be given full consideration for admissions to selective majors. Applications received or completed after the priority date will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Some programs may reach capacity prior to the final deadline.

Choosing a Major

You are required to select an intended major, as well as choose an additional major of interest. We have nearly 100 to choose from, as well as a program to build your own major!

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transfer spotlight

Transfer Spotlight shines a light on people, places, and programs throughout the UMass campus that offer resources and support to help transfer students succeed.